ControlLogix Intermediate

Course Overview

This hands-on course builds on foundational PLC skills to explore advanced programming techniques and control strategies using the CompactLogix/ControlLogix family of controllers and Studio 5000 Logix Designer software. Students gain practical experience with analog systems, PID control, and inter-processor communications.

Topics Covered

• Ethernet/IP addressing and network configuration review

• Advanced ladder logic programming techniques

• Tag data types and structured data

• Analog input/output control systems

• Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming

• Data trending and visualization

• Averaging and signal processing techniques

• PID control fundamentals and theory

• PID loop tuning methods

• Point I/O configuration and communications

• Inter-processor communications setup

Hands-On Lab Exercises

• Configure and tune analog control loops

• Implement PID control for process applications

• Build Function Block Diagram programs

• Set up trending and data averaging

• Configure Point I/O modules and communications

• Establish inter-processor communication links

• Troubleshoot complex control system issues

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for controls engineers, maintenance technicians, and automation professionals. We recommend completing ControlLogix Basics first, but it is not required. Contact us if you're unsure which level is right for you.